How long does it take to read Around the World in Eighty Days?
Around the World in Eighty Days by Jules Verne is 62,939 words long. At an average reading speed of 250 words per minute, it takes about 4 hours 12 minutes to read — a normal-length novel.
Reading time at your speed
Reading speed varies more than most people expect — the gap between a slow and a fast reader is more than double. Find your row, or take the reading speed test to get your real number first.
| Reading speed | Words per minute | Time to finish |
|---|---|---|
| Slowcareful reading, or reading in a second language | 150 wpm | 7 hours |
| Below averageunhurried, easily distracted, or a dense text | 200 wpm | 5 hours 15 minutes |
| Averagewhat most adults read at | 250 wpm | 4 hours 12 minutes |
| Fasta confident, practised reader | 325 wpm | 3 hours 14 minutes |
| Very fastskimming, or very familiar material | 400 wpm | 2 hours 37 minutes |
If English is your second language, expect to read a little below your usual speed on a classic like this one.
How long if you read a bit each day?
Almost nobody reads a novel in one sitting. Here is how Around the World in Eighty Days breaks down at an average 250 wpm, depending on how much time you give it each day.
| Reading a day | Days to finish | That is |
|---|---|---|
| 10 minutes | 26 days | about 4 weeks |
| 15 minutes | 17 days | about 2 weeks |
| 30 minutes | 9 days | about a week |
| 60 minutes | 5 days | 5 days |
How long is each chapter?
Around the World in Eighty Days has 37 chapters, averaging 1,701 words — about 7m each. The longest is Chapter 21 at 10m; the shortest is Chapter 7 at 3m. Useful if you read a chapter a night.
Chapter times at 250 wpm.
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Common questions
How long does it take to read Around the World in Eighty Days?
Around the World in Eighty Days is 62,939 words long. At an average adult reading speed of 250 words per minute that is about 4 hours 12 minutes. A slower reader at 150 wpm needs around 7 hours; a fast reader at 400 wpm finishes in roughly 2 hours 37 minutes.
How many words is Around the World in Eighty Days?
Around the World in Eighty Days is 62,939 words across 37 chapters, which is a normal-length novel. Of the 26 classics on readClassicly, 10 are longer and 15 are shorter.
Can I read Around the World in Eighty Days in a day?
It is possible, but it would take most of a day. At 250 wpm Around the World in Eighty Days runs to about 4 hours 12 minutes of continuous reading. Spread over 5 days at an hour a day it is far more comfortable.
Is Around the World in Eighty Days hard to read?
At CEFR level B1, Around the World in Eighty Days is an approachable read for intermediate English. You can read it free at readClassicly and tap any word you don't know to look it up, which keeps a harder classic from stalling you.
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